Frontype — WordPress Custom Post Type Plugin
Frontype | Select a custom post type as a front page
by Jose Mortellaro · WordPress.org page
Frontype has 300+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,648 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 21, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Frontype at a glance
Is Frontype well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Install and activate the plugin Frontype
- Go to Settings => Reading
- Select the desired post type from the dropdown list “Type”
- Select “A static page” in “Your homepage displays”
- Select the desired single custom post in “Homepage”
Frontype reviews and ratings
4 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Wonderful simple plugin!
After trying for years to be able to make the Homepage be a Post, I found this beautiful Plugin which does the trick as easily as it can be.
HSWS -
Doesnt work in my case
Seems like a useful plugin, I set the page type other than regular pages, but in frontend it doesnt appear unfortunatelly. So, for me didnt work.
izzeter -
Incredibly Useful and Easy to Use!
This plugin made setting a custom post type as my homepage effortless. Easy to use, lightweight, and works perfectly. Huge thanks to the developers for this practical solution! Highly recommend! 😊
Sajjad Hossain -
Awesome! Works as expected
I am very happy to see this plugin. It helped me to set a single product page as a homepage. Loved it!
swapnil1234
Where Frontype ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Frontype appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Custom Post Type Plugins | #81 by tag, #53 in search | #18 | – |
Details
It lets you set a custom post type as a front page.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Frontype competes in
Tags
- custom post type
- front page
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- Version
- 0.0.2
- Last updated
- May 21, 2026
- First published
- May 23, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Frontype FAQ
What does Frontype do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Frontype offers Install and activate the plugin Frontype, Go to Settings => Reading, Select the desired post type from the dropdown list “Type”, Select “A static page” in “Your homepage displays” and Select the desired single custom post in “Homepage”.
How many active installs does Frontype have?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs for Frontype as of September 7, 2026.
Is Frontype still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 21, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is Frontype free?
Frontype is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Frontype rank among Custom Post Type Plugins?
Frontype is #18 in the WordPress.org Custom Post Type Plugins ranking.